1971 Austin 1800 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 826 kg more than 1971 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Austin 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 1800 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 1800 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
