2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan (216 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 173 kg more than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1847 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |
