2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 728 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 504. 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 1978 Peugeot 504. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 504 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
