2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Renault Megane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
