2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1986 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Blizzard 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 819 kg more than 1986 Toyota Blizzard.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Blizzard. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Blizzard 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 | 1986 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Blizzard |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
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 | 76 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |