1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1688 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Taft | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Taft | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |
