2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 9 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 14 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.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (353 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Discovery | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 93 L |
