2002 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Ram. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 638 kg more than 2002 Dodge Ram. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Ram | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
