1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 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 66 more horse power than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU Ro 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 880 kg more than 1971 NSU Ro 80. 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 1971 NSU Ro 80. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Land Rover | NSU |
| Model | Discovery | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
