1973 Porsche 914 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Porsche 914. 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 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 914 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 914 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
