2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Renault Koleos
To start off, 2012 Renault Koleos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Renault Koleos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Koleos. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Koleos has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Koleos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
