2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
