2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 85 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sienna. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3040 mm |
