2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Ractis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Ractis would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Ractis. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Ractis. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Ractis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Ractis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1299 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |