2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1991 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1991 Renault Espace. (93 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1318 kg more than 1991 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Espace. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1991 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 77 L |
