2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Sprinter | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2550 mm |
