1942 Jeep MB vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Jeep MB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Jeep MB 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 122 more horse power than 1942 Jeep MB. (59 HP @ 3820 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1942 Jeep MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1942 Jeep MB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 1942 Jeep MB. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Jeep MB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Jeep MB | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | MB | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3820 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2550 mm |
