Facts on Disco vs Defender

**joel0407** · 3rd November 2013, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by MR LR

I actually said I don't like the stiffness going around corners... such as when the camber of the road changes, and as I drive fast, the ACE stays engaged, I found I preferred the cars without it on-road, (although they still do the bucking thing such as coming out of my driveway) but then I'm not at all scared of body roll haha.

Basically all I'm saying is that I think the ride quality of a stock Range Rover classic is far superior to that of any stock series 2 Discovery.

Sold now but one of my cars immediatlty before the Disco was a WRX with coil overs and adjustable anti sway bars so I hate body roll. I love sitting flat and drifting. I sort of blame my driving for blowing a ACE hose mid corner.

Yeah a Range Rover is going to top a Disco for comfort any day.

Happy Days.

**slug_burner** · 3rd November 2013, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Redback

Once you choose what vehicle you want, a fridge will be next,

mmmmm now what do you reckon, Waeco or Engel

Baz.

Well that means it has to be a defender, unless you like building vertical structural shelving.

**TerryO** · 3rd November 2013, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Quarks

Reading through this thread, I think I'd better not comment. With both a td5 Disco and a td5 Defender in the driveway, I might be able to make a reasonable comparison between the two.

Nah, can't have that.

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I totally agree, seriously you of all on here should not comment as you have direct first hand recent experience and we all know first hand experience is so unnecessary in any good debate. ....

**bob10** · 3rd November 2013, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by joel0407

As for all you guys bagging the 75 series.

I said when I posted it I knew the response I was going to get posting that on a LR forum but thats my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

I appreciate my LR for it's comforts and it's cheaper purchase price that a Toyota.

While the TD5 has more power, better fuel economy, smoother and more drivable. The 1HZ on the other hand is an old clunker that just keeps clunking. They are a rock solid motor. The 5 speed gearbox in the Toyota will see welll past 400,000km where LR autos are dieing under 200,000km.

Happy days.

Agree with you on the first point, as for clunking , my TD5 clunks with the best of them. My TD5 manual has 265700 km's & going strong. [ Uh-oh, think I just saw a leprechaun, hope his name isn't Murphy] Bob

**LowRanger** · 3rd November 2013, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by joel0407

As for all you guys bagging the 75 series.

I said when I posted it I knew the response I was going to get posting that on a LR forum but thats my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

I appreciate my LR for it's comforts and it's cheaper purchase price that a Toyota.

While the TD5 has more power, better fuel economy, smoother and more drivable. It's a complicated motor that requires better, more expensive oil, specific coolant and it's computer controlled. The 1HZ on the other hand is an old clunker that just keeps clunking. They are a rock solid motor. The 5 speed gearbox in the Toyota will see welll past 400,000km where LR autos are dieing under 200,000km.

If I wanted something noisy and rattling and driving for charater more than comfort, I'd choose a Toyota.

Happy days.

You obviously haven't had a lot of experience with Toyota 5 speeds,they are not renowned for 5th gear lasting a long time

**PAT303** · 3rd November 2013, 07:40 PM

The R151 5 speed in the 75 series doing 400,000k's,mate take a few zero's off and you'd be closer to the truth. Pat

**djam1** · 3rd November 2013, 07:43 PM

Try putting 25 PSi into the mighty 1hz like we do with TD5s and see how long it lasts.

**justinc** · 3rd November 2013, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by joel0407

As for all you guys bagging the 75 series.

I said when I posted it I knew the response I was going to get posting that on a LR forum but thats my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

I appreciate my LR for it's comforts and it's cheaper purchase price that a Toyota.

While the TD5 has more power, better fuel economy, smoother and more drivable. It's a complicated motor that requires better, more expensive oil, specific coolant and it's computer controlled. The 1HZ on the other hand is an old clunker that just keeps clunking. They are a rock solid motor. The 5 speed gearbox in the Toyota will see welll past 400,000km where LR autos are dieing under 200,000km.

If I wanted something noisy and rattling and driving for charater more than comfort, I'd choose a Toyota.

Happy days.

sorry , totally disagree mate, but that's what makes the world go round

jc

DiscoMick · 3rd November 2013, 09:10 PM

I have a D1 300Tdi and have considered buying a Defender and preparing it for extended touring.
However, I think the Disco I have would do everything I need with some work on it and be more comfortable on road than the Deefer. The main advantages of the Deefer seem to be the extra luggage space and the 'no-nonsense' minimalist interior.
But I don't think the extra cost of an equivalent Deefer is worth it for what you get though.
I wouldn't consider a 75 Toyota because I think they're crude, over-rated and over-priced.
You need to decide why you want a vehicle and then choose the one that best suits your needs.

**rangie ute on 38''** · 4th November 2013, 06:13 AM

I've owned a a def Ute and currently a d2 it's a hard comparison as it's two completely different cars but the d2 is so much more comfortable to drive and still good off-road, the defender was in its element with dogs in the back Out shooting with mud all over the boots and floor limited plastics and electronics to fall apart practical shape for building and modifying but you've gotta put up with banging your elbow on the door and tearing the belt loop out of the back of your pants on the door latch. All said I still prefer a defender

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