2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 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 1884 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |