2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,495 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 1225 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1330 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 975 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
