2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1468 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
