2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 818 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
