1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1523 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Taft | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |
