2005 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Prizm and 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm.

Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Prizm 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model Prizm Discovery 3
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1794 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 169 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1930 mm


 

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