2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Toyota Previa

To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Discovery and 2006 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 33 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Toyota Previa. 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 2006 Toyota Previa. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Previa.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Land Rover Discovery 2006 Toyota Previa
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Discovery Previa
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 175 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2440 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 75 L