2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1980 Renault 18
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 18 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1980 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault 18. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1980 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | 18 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
