2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 848 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5663 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |