Land Rover Discovery (1990 – 1994) vs Opel Monterey (1992 – 1998): specs compared
The Opel Monterey is the more powerful of the two, with up to 177 hp against 155 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 13.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 163 km/h. The Land Rover Discovery uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,856 kg against 1,930 kg. The Land Rover Discovery dates from 1990 – 1994, the Opel Monterey from 1992 – 1998.
| Specification |
Land Rover
Discovery
1990 – 1994
|
Opel
Monterey
1992 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1994 | 1992 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 – 155 hp | 114 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 260 – 265 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.7 – 17.8 s | 11.5 – 16.6 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 163 km/h | 150 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 15.6 L/100 km | 11.3 – 14.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,120 – 4,539 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,930 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,329 – 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,856 – 1,946 kg | 1,930 – 1,985 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.