2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
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 Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 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 1003 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. 2005 Renault Vel Satis 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. 2005 Renault Vel Satis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.7 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 | 2708 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |