1979 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Camaro | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
