2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris

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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 212 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Land Rover Discovery 2004 Toyota Yaris
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Discovery Yaris
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 425 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 195 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 12.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2082 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 45 L


 

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