2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
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 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 685 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4972 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |