1979 Austin Marina vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Marina | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
