2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Aygo 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) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1818 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 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 2005 Toyota Aygo. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Discovery | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |
