1978 Lada 1600 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 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 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 109 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1678 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lada 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1600 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | 1600 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 82 L |