2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
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 Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3310 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |
