2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Caravan | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |