2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Sera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Sera would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Sera. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Sera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera. 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 1990 Toyota Sera. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Sera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
