1971 Renault 10 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1758 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Renault 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | 10 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |
