2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4663 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 96 L |