2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Cadillac DTS is newer by 4 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac DTS 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 420 kg more than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac DTS. 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, 2008 Cadillac DTS (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac DTS | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | DTS | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
