2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (187 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (320 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Discovery | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1755 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2916 mm |
