2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Dakota | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2550 mm |
