2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault Fuego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego. 1980 Renault Fuego has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Renault Fuego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Fuego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1647 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1035 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 56 L |