2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Trajet | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Trajet | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
