1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep 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 79 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 566 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Jeep |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |