2003 Daihatsu Move vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Move and 2003 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Move. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Move. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Move has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Daihatsu Move 2003 Land Rover Discovery
Make Daihatsu Land Rover
Model Move Discovery
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 987 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 89 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 2020 kg
Vehicle Length 3320 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2550 mm