1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 945 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | 25 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
