1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 850 kg more than 1952 Tatra T600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Tatra T600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tatra |
| Model | Discovery | T600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
