2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 316 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1969 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1969 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Century |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
