2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Pod (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1546 kg more than 2002 Toyota Pod.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Pod. 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) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Pod. (430 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Pod. 2002 Toyota Pod has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Pod will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Pod |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 48 L |
