2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
