1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 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 28 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 900 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505. 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 1984 Peugeot 505. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 505 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
