2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1983 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Trevi 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 1030 kg more than 1983 Lancia Trevi.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lancia Trevi. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Trevi. 1983 Lancia Trevi 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. 1983 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1983 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Land Rover | Lancia |
Model | Discovery | Trevi |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 52 L |