1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Previa. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Previa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
