2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
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 RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX 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 1080 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota RunX. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | RunX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1794 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |