2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 138 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 940 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
