2005 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1568 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (101 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Clio | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Renault | Land Rover |
Model | Clio | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |