2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Land Rover | Daihatsu |
| Model | Discovery | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
