1974 Honda Z vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Z would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Z | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Z | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
