2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 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 1504 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
