2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1978 Renault 5.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Renault 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1978 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 56 L |
