Comparisons
The Ukranian LuAZ Takes On The New Jeep Renegade
The crisis in the Ukraine and the unveiling of the Jeep Renegade. Both were big news over the past week – although one is obviously more important in the grand scheme than the other. But however much of a stretch it may be, there is a small fiber holding the two stories together – at least in my strange world.
You see, there is a Ukranian vehicle out there that has a striking resemblance to the new Renegade – and its the LuAZ 1302. With some obvious Jeep inspiration, the LuAZ is a little dynamo in Ukraine – much like the Renegade intends to be here.
LuAZ 1302 vs Jeep Renegade
| LuAZ 1302 | Jeep Renegade | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Water-cooled Inline Four | 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo |
| Horsepower | 53 | 160 |
| Ground Clearance | 11 inches | 8.1 inches |
| Carbon Monoxide in cabin | Yes | TBD |
| Chances of Being Ejected | Good | TBD |
Don’t expect to buy a new LuAZ, as the company is on the verge of bankruptcy and is relegated to assembling cars that are produced by another company. But if you can find one, you can immediately take advantage of the 11 inches of ground clearance – 2.9 inches more than the Renegade! But just because you have the ground clearance doesn’t mean that you will actually be able to clear anything, as the LuAZ offers a meager 53 horsepower from its liquid-cooled inline four. Although this is better than the 34 horsepower offered from the air-cooled four its predecessor, the LuAZ 969, has under the hood.
In comparison, the smaller engine on the Renegade, the 1.4-liter four-cylinder, will offer output of 160 horsepower. The Renegade will also have the option of a 2.4-liter Tigershark that will increase output to 184 horsepower. The 1.4 is the same engine offered on the Fiat 500L and the 2.4 exists on the Dodge Dart.
For those of you rooting for the Ukraine vehicle in this comparison, there’s this. From 1984 to 2002, only 67 people were killed from faulty exhaust systems on the LuAZ that allowed carbon monoxide to enter the cabin. Heck, that’s 18 years. Let’s see if the Renegade can go that long without some carbon monoxide leaks.
The LuAZ doesn’t have a great crash test rating. In fact, a Wikipedia entry implies that being thrown from the vehicle is a common occurrence. Apparently passengers were ejected more often in the 80s and 90s than Dennis Rodman. But again, we don’t have test crash data on the Renegade yet, so let’s not jump to conclusions on a winner.
In all seriousness, the 2015 Jeep Renegade looks pretty awesome and the LuAZ 1302 was, is and always will be garbage. But I guess when you live in the Ukraine, you take what you can get.
When shopping for a new car, many of us have our own list of needs and wants. While these lists will vary from person to person, one factor that some drivers like to enjoy is engine power. Many automotive brands have sports cars that will help you satisfy your need for speed. However, which model will provide you with the most power and speed? Which one should you buy in 2022? In this post, we will be looking at the most powerful sports cars of 2022. Keep reading to find out which one you should bring home from the dealership.
Which Models Will Satisfy Your Need for Speed?
In no particular order, these models, both new and returning, are great options to consider when shopping for a new sports car in 2022.
Porsche 911
A longtime favorite of sports car drivers, the Porsche 911 continues to provide an exhilarating driving experience after 60 years. The standard Carrera model can accelerate from 0-60 mph in approximately 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 182 mph. If you’re looking for a little more power, the Turbo S model has an acceleration time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph.
Maserati MC20
After 18 years of being off the market, the Maserati MC20 came back with a statement. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 621 hp, the MC20 can accelerate from 0-62 mph in about 2.9 seconds and reach an impressive top speed of 202 mph. In addition to these specs, the MC20 also has F1-dervied technology which helps prove that it is still a strong force in the sports car segment.
BMW M5 CS
This sports car takes the excitement that you enjoy with the BMW M5 and takes it to the next level. Although powered by the same V8 engine, the M5 CS has upgrades that provide it with an extra 10 hp, or a total of 626 hp. This model can go from 0-62 mph in 3.0 seconds and make its way up to a top speed of 189 mph.
Alpine A110
This two-seater sports car is designed as an homage of the original 1960s A110 and is the reintroduction of the Alpine brand after its long hiatus. The A110 is powered by a turbocharged 1.8-liter engine that can be tuned to offer either 248 hp or 288 hp. Paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, this model can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds or in 4.4 seconds for the A110 S version.
Jaguar F-TYPE
The Jaguar F-TYPE has faced success since it first entered the market thanks to its powerful performance and affordable price tag. The F-TYPE P-450 model comes with a 5.0-liter V8 engine that provides up to 444 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. This version achieves a top speed of 177 mph and an acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. The F-TYPE R version provides drivers with 575 hp, 516 lb-ft of torque, a top speed of 186 mph and an acceleration time of 3.5 seconds.
Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
The Ford Mustang has been a longtime favorite among drivers for its powerful specifications and driver-focused driving experience. However, the Shelby Mustang GT500 is the most powerful in Ford production history with 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. The power of this sports car continues with its 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph.
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wasio
Nov 26, 2014 at 6:37 am
dude, are you serious?
Jason
Nov 10, 2015 at 11:10 am
Well I own a new renegade and sadly I have not been ejected yet so the luaz has one up on my jeep
karlzorn
Apr 27, 2017 at 12:51 pm
actually the Luaz is a much more better choice for a 4×4 that the jeep renegade.
regardless of the fact that the luaz is much cheaper and less impressive that the jeep, it has better performances for a lot of reasons.
These vehicules were manufactured for the USSR army more than 30 years agoand were very cleverly designed the same the USSR space rockets still lead the way !
I have tested several luaz in real extreme conditions, in some sort of mug that you probbaly only find in Russia and in Ukraine and they worked extremely well… that jeep renegade I have no idea how it would behave, I would expect to behave like these range rovers designed for women… unable to move when they encounter some serious mug in the path!
yes these ‘modern’ machines are pretty and expensive… yet they are the real garbages when it comes to real extreme usage.