1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Sprinter 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) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
