2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 227 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1555 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |