1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1984 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Renault 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | 5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
