1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 950 kg more than 1959 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
