1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (99 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Caddy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |