2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
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 Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry 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 37 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1098 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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 Camry. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Camry |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2718 cc | 2361 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |