2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo 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 900 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |