1975 Renault 4 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 4 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1975 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1349 kg more than 1975 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Renault 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 4 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |
