1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1994 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 kg more than 1994 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Laguna. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery | 1994 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
