2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 720 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3270 mm |
