2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2008 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 969 kg more than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. 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 2008 Renault Vel Satis. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.4 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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |