2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 635 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | 380 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 219 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 71.8 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |