2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 646 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Laguna. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2946 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.1 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 | 2200 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |
