2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
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 Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,950 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 765 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown 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 Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |