2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota RAV4 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 755 kg more than 2004 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota RAV4. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 57 L |