1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 718 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V8 Vantage | Freelander |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 68 L |