2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 305. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 305 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Peugeot 305. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (132 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 305 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
