1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, 1998 Acura EL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1011 kg more than 1998 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Acura EL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Acura EL | |
Make | Land Rover | Acura |
Model | Discovery | EL |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |