1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1978 Simca Horizon
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca Horizon 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 123 more horse power than 1978 Simca Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1978 Simca Horizon. 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 1978 Simca Horizon. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca Horizon. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1978 Simca Horizon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Simca |
| Model | Discovery | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
