2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1987 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Blizzard. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1987 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
