1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 11 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 617 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2819 mm |
