1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Chrysler Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Charger | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4341 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
