2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1977 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 495 kg more than 1977 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1977 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1977 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Land Rover | Avanti |
| Model | Discovery | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
