2000 Dodge Stratus vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2000 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Stratus | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Stratus | Discovery |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 82 L |