1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (225 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 315 kg more than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (407 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm). This means 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
Model | Discovery | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 407 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |