1962 BMW 1500 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 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 38 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 357 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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 1962 BMW 1500. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 1500 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
