2005 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 518 kg more than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Wrangler | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
