1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Camaro | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
