2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 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), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1170 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 2003 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, 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Cherry |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 850 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 |