2003 Dodge Neon vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Dodge Neon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Neon.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Neon | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Neon | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
