2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,950 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 790 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |