1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 121 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 95 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 960 kg more than 1981 Mazda 121. 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 1981 Mazda 121. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 121. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | 121 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |