2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry 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 122 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 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 1981 Nissan Cherry. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
