2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 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 1130 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 1982 Nissan Laurel
Make Land Rover Nissan
Model Discovery Laurel
Year Released 2008 1982
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1952 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 102 HP
Torque 300 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2410 mm


 

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