2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta

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 Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. 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 Cresta. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Land Rover Discovery 1996 Toyota Cresta
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Discovery Cresta
Year Released 2007 1996
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 425 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2704 kg 1344 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 70 L


 

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