1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 69 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
