2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux 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 2,495 cc, 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 670 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |