2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery 3 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
