Whats the difference? - Land Rovers Only

rivers edge · 10-03-2006, 11:56 AM

I am looking at pics of dII and dI and I am just kinda wondering what the differences are! besides the door handles, I dont see to many cosmetic differences(remember, I am a newbie to l/r's)!

rmuller · 10-03-2006, 12:00 PM

I actually tried to google to find a list, but found this site that was actually pretty good: http://www.cs.unc.edu/~zhangh/LR/comparison.html

other than that, there is 6" more of cargo space.. rear lights are bigger/higher..

6cuda6 · 10-03-2006, 12:09 PM

If your looking to buy here something to concider.....i am told by many owners who have driven the D1 and D2's that the D2 is much nicer to drive [i can't verify as i only have a D2] but that being said i think if my goal was offroading mostly i would go D1 [shorter and simpler].....just a thought but i can't back it up...

If you have just aquired a D2, welcome!!!

Later, Dean

discofacelift · 10-03-2006, 12:11 PM

Hi Rivers edge

You may find this website interesting, they virtually rebuilt the discovery when they went over to the second series.

http://www.discoverytd5.co.uk/series_ii.htm

Phil

sean · 10-04-2006, 02:07 AM

it would be alot easier to ask what they have in common. almost nothing but a engine block and transfer case.

SCSL · 10-04-2006, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rivers edge

I am looking at pics of dII and dI and I am just kinda wondering what the differences are! besides the door handles,,,

DI vs. DII

Full floating axles vs. semi-floaters

open vs. closed CV assemblies

shorter vs. longer

smaller wheel wells vs. larger wheel wells

CDL equipped vs. varies by model year

varies by model year vs. rear roto-flex equipped

smaller but somewhat simpler engine vs. larger but more complex engine

side facing jump seats vs. forward facing jump seats (on models so equipped)

And many other differences, some minor, some major, including different wheel bolt pattern, different interior & exterior dimensions, etc etc

As pointed out in a previous post, two entirely different vehicles that share a common aesthetic theme.

Disco Mike · 10-04-2006, 06:57 AM

SCSL,
The best answer yet.
I might also add that the 99 D2 was the first year to have the Bosh engine management system which I believe to be a big plus.
Mike

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rivers edge offroader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 153 Gallery: 0	Whats the difference? I am looking at pics of dII and dI and I am just kinda wondering what the differences are! besides the door handles, I dont see to many cosmetic differences(remember, I am a newbie to l/r's)!

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rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,511 Gallery: 0	I actually tried to google to find a list, but found this site that was actually pretty good: http://www.cs.unc.edu/~zhangh/LR/comparison.html other than that, there is 6" more of cargo space.. rear lights are bigger/higher.. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 2006 LR3 HSE7 \| 1994 Defender 90 #416 (Gone)

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10-03-2006, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
6cuda6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 299 Gallery: 0	If your looking to buy here something to concider.....i am told by many owners who have driven the D1 and D2's that the D2 is much nicer to drive [i can't verify as i only have a D2] but that being said i think if my goal was offroading mostly i would go D1 [shorter and simpler].....just a thought but i can't back it up... If you have just aquired a D2, welcome!!! Later, Dean

10-03-2006, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
discofacelift Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 90 Gallery: 0	Hi Rivers edge You may find this website interesting, they virtually rebuilt the discovery when they went over to the second series. http://www.discoverytd5.co.uk/series_ii.htm Phil

10-04-2006, 02:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
sean Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14 Gallery: 0	it would be alot easier to ask what they have in common. almost nothing but a engine block and transfer case.

10-04-2006, 06:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 6,069 Gallery: 0	SCSL, The best answer yet. I might also add that the 99 D2 was the first year to have the Bosh engine management system which I believe to be a big plus. Mike

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