2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Dodge Magnum.

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 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Magnum 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Dodge Land Rover
Model Magnum Discovery
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 0 HP
Torque 529 Nm 341 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 71.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 16.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 93 L


 

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