1958 Lotus Elite vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Lotus Elite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1958 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1958 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lotus Elite | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lotus | Land Rover |
| Model | Elite | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
