1977 Suzuki LJ 50 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 Suzuki LJ 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Suzuki LJ 50 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1968 kg more than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Suzuki LJ 50 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Suzuki | Land Rover |
| Model | LJ 50 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2670 mm |
