1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 550 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1100 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
