2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2550 mm |
