2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser
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 Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Mega 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 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 108 L |
