2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor 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 74 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1072 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor 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 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Condor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
