2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Land Rover Discovery and 2004 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 693 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
