1971 Fiat 127 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 725 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. 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 1971 Fiat 127. 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 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 127 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | 127 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |