2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
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 Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 526 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 79 L |