2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1373 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Crown |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |