1981 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Delta | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Delta | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2550 mm |
