2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 174 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Durango | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Durango | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 93 L |