2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2011 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 410 kg more than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Highlander. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |
