1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1974 Volkswagen Golf. 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 (300 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. (85 Nm). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
