1986 Honda Jazz vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1986 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1986 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Honda Jazz 1996 Land Rover Discovery
Make Honda Land Rover
Model Jazz Discovery
Year Released 1986 1996
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1231 cc 3944 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 82 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 700 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2550 mm


 

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