Disco or Hilux
I did a trip a couple of years ago with friends down to capetown. Our friends drove in a 1992 Hilux commercial (pickup with box on the back) We were travelling in an old Ranger Rover classic which has a very similar drivetrain and suspension setup as the Discovery. - Couple of Observations:
1. A long day of driving on bad roads left our friends shattered from the hard leaf suspension in the hilux whereas we found the coil suspension - far more comfortable in the Range Rover. Driving position, view and internal space better in Range Rover/Discovery
2. The Hilux suffered from 17 punctures during the trip, We had 2 - Both from nails (Tyre choice very important).
3. Hilux had electrical and battery problems. We had a lot more mechanical problems but never broke down or needed to be towed.
4. Range Rover/ Discovery gets a lot more street cred than a hilux in Africa.
5. We were getting 35+ mpg but the Hilux was only achieving 30 mpg
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