2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Toyota Opa

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 Opa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Opa 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 970 kg more than 2001 Toyota Opa.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Opa. 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) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Opa. (202 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Opa.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Toyota Opa
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Discovery Opa
Year Released 2008 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 2000 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 150 HP
Torque 300 Nm 202 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 86.1 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 87 L


 

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