2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. 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 32 more horse power than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 428 kg more than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Discovery | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 3963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 87 L |
