2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane 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 1029 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1993 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 264 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
