2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Camry. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1982 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Camry. (166 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
