2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1828 kg more than 2001 Morgan 4. 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 2001 Morgan 4. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morgan |
| Model | Discovery | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
