1969 Riley 4 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Riley 4. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Riley 4 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Riley | Land Rover |
| Model | 4 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 229 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
