2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1972 Renault 5
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1780 kg more than 1972 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Renault 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1972 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover | 5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
