2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Dodge Ram

To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 8 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (552 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Land Rover Discovery 2012 Dodge Ram
Make Land Rover Dodge
Model Discovery Ram
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4556 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 390 HP
Torque 407 Nm 552 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.7:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5790 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 98 L


 

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