2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 526 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2891 mm |
