2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 186 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3246 mm |