1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 31 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Yaris |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |