2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1998 Renault Safrane. 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 1998 Renault Safrane. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.5 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 | 2704 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
