2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 268 kg more than 2003 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (530 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Magnum | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |
