2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Wrangler | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Wrangler | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |