2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Renault 4
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 4 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2013 kg more than 1989 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 Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Renault 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
