1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1969 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Peugeot 204. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery | 1969 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 204 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
