2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender 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) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1708 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. 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 2010 Renault Thalia. 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) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2473 mm |