2000 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Durango. (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Durango | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
