2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1980 Renault 4
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2013 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1980 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
