2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1979 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot Horizon would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Talbot Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot Horizon.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Talbot Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot Horizon. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1979 Talbot Horizon has manual transmission. 1979 Talbot Horizon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1979 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Talbot |
| Model | LR3 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
