2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (190 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 372 kg more than 1995 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Discovery | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
