1980 Citroen LN vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen LN. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen LN would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 845 kg more than 1980 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Citroen LN. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen LN. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1980 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1980 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen LN | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | LN | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |
