1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 74 kg more than 1949 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 15 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |
