1994 Renault Express vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Express 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 113 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1888 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. 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 1994 Renault Express. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1994 Renault Express has manual transmission. 1994 Renault Express 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:
| 1994 Renault Express | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Express | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
