2009 Lada 21 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2009 Lada 21 and 2009 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1371 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lada 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada 21 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | 21 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 82 L |
