2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 508 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Cherokee | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Cherokee | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
