2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 699 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
