2010 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 22 kg more than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Caravan | Discovery |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2033 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2550 mm |