1981 Renault 18 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 18 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Renault 18. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1981 Renault 18 has manual transmission. 1981 Renault 18 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 18 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | 18 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
