2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 51 L |