2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia is newer by 10 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) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Thalia. 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) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2473 mm |
