1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 25 (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 264 kg more than 1984 Renault 25.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Renault 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1984 Renault 25 (177 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Serie II | 25 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
