1974 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 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 (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1888 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Beetle | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1285 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
