1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Taft | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
