2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Durango | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Durango | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |