2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1980 Renault 4
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 4 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1980 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1980 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 4. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1980 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1980 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
