2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1997 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 955 kg more than 1997 Renault Twingo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Twingo. 1997 Renault Twingo has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1997 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Twingo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |