2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 424 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (390 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
