2005 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Wrangler (190 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (319 Nm). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Wrangler | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 181 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
