2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
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 Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,494 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 930 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |