2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 5 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 108 more horse power than 1983 Renault 5. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1983 Renault 5. 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 1983 Renault 5. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 38 L |
