2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 98 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1848 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. 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 2009 Toyota iQ. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | iQ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 32 L |
