2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 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 1245 kg more than 1990 Renault 21.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault 21. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1990 Renault 21 | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | 21 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1720 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |