1975 Renault 5 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 5 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1975 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1957 kg more than 1975 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Renault 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 5 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | 5 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2891 mm |
