2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Toyota Quantum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Quantum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 2005 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Quantum | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Quantum | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |