1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 760 kg more than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.

Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.

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