2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (276 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1624 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Discovery | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |