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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 364 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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 | 4392 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
