2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | 9 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
