2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 814 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (425 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |