2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar S-Type 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 438 kg more than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. 2004 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2004 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2004 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Jaguar S-Type | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | S-Type | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |