2004 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 505 kg more than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Intrepid | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Intrepid | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |