2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 381 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | 300 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1709 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2550 mm |
