2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |
