1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2000 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 235 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Fiat 1400 2000 Land Rover Freelander
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model 1400 Freelander
Year Released 1956 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1394 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 166 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 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 1165 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2560 mm