1997 Toyota Supra vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 438 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 2004 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Supra | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Supra | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
