2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
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 RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 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 1024 kg more than 2005 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |