2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,718 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 100 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Venture |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2718 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |