2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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 97 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 608 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
