1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 670 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Renault Alpine. 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
