2012 Land Rover LR4 vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1608 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 19. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover LR4 | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR4 | 19 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
