2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Twingo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |