2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 346 kg more than 1966 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Discovery | P5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 54 L |
