2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 263 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Dakota | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 93 L |