2003 Renault Megane vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane. 2005 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Renault Megane | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Renault | Land Rover |
Model | Megane | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |