2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 608 kg more than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 28.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
