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 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 119 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 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 1235 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 (407 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm). 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 | 4556 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
