1986 Lada Samara vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada Samara would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1986 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1986 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Samara | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Samara | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
