1975 Honda 1300 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 1300 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 100 more horse power than 1975 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1975 Honda 1300. 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 1975 Honda 1300. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda 1300 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | 1300 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3950 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2550 mm |