1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 17 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 92 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. 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 2012 Toyota iQ. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | iQ |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3051 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2000 mm |