2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,950 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 630 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 15.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |