2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (268 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 636 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
