2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 21 would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 21. 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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 21 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 | 1988 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | 21 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
