2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Reliant Bug. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Land Rover | Reliant |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Bug |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
