2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1976 Peugeot 104
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 104 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 104. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1696 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Peugeot 104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 104. (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1976 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 104 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
