1986 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1986 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Dodge Charger | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Charger | Discovery |
Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |