2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Corolla 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 1085 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |