1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 615 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Avanti | Land Rover |
| Model | Avanti | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
