2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 908 kg more than 1996 Toyota Century. 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 1996 Toyota Century. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Century. 1996 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
