1985 Renault 18 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 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 (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Renault 18. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1573 kg more than 1985 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 18. (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 18 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | 18 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
