1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
