2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 191 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2000 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 2000 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |