2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
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 Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,394 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 999 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |