2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 634 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Supra. 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |