1988 Renault 25 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 25 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 25 | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | 25 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2847 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
