2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 87 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 940 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina. 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 1989 Toyota Carina. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Carina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |