1984 Renault 25 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 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 (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 25 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | 25 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
