2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1704 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Thalia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2473 mm |