2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2958 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
