2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 2 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 978 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |
