2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II 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 189 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Mark II |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |