2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 187 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3270 mm |