1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |