1973 Honda 145 vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1788 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 145 | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | 145 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1432 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |