2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo 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 146 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1136 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. 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 2000 Toyota Echo. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Echo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |