2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Scion tC
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Scion tC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Scion tC would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Scion tC. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1388 kg more than 2004 Scion tC. 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 2004 Scion tC. 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 (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Scion tC. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Scion tC | |
| Make | Land Rover | Scion |
| Model | Discovery | tC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
