2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 1971 Toyota Corolla
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Discovery Corolla
Year Released 2008 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1166 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 62 HP
Torque 300 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.6 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 46 L


 

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