2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 808 kg more than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
