2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 1690 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 42 L |
