2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 765 kg more than 1985 Venturi Coupe.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Venturi Coupe. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Coupe. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1985 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1985 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Land Rover | Venturi |
| Model | Discovery | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
