1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (247 HP @ 4050 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (468 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4050 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |