1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 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 104 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 920 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 1968 Fiat 500. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 480 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
