1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Commodore | Freelander |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |