2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (188 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 528 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 66 L |