2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 495 kg more than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Sienna. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna. 2000 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2981 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |