2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Twingo 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 61 more horse power than 1993 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1993 Renault Twingo. 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 1993 Renault Twingo. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1993 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Twingo |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |