2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 505 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 217 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Peugeot 505. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery 3 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
