2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna

To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 and 2005 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 2005 Toyota Sienna
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Discovery 3 Sienna
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 3298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 291 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 425 Nm 328 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 83 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1970 mm


 

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