2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 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 870 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
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 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |