2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 408 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Make Dodge Land Rover
Model Charger Discovery
Year Released 2009 2004
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 4556 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 217 HP
Torque 339 Nm 407 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 93 L