2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
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 Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 670 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Verossa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2490 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |