2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Vel Satis 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 365 kg more than 2004 Renault Vel Satis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. 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, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 176 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.5 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 | 2175 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |