1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 235 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Kingswood | Freelander |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |