2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 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 129 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 323 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
