1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 860 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2560 mm |
