1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Laguna |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |