2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Previa 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 57 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 551 kg more than 2001 Toyota Previa. 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 2001 Toyota Previa. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Previa. (222 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
