2006 Renault Modus vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Renault Modus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 95 more horse power than 2006 Renault Modus. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 810 kg more than 2006 Renault Modus. 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 2006 Renault Modus. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Modus. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Modus. 2005 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Modus 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:
2006 Renault Modus | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Renault | Land Rover |
Model | Modus | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2550 mm |