2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper 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 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP) has 293 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper 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 577 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Viper | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
