2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1599 kg more than 2001 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2480 mm |
