2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 43 kg more than 2009 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Ram | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Ram | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |