1974 Honda Life vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1974 Honda Life.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Life | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Life | Discovery |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 28 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 93 L |