1981 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
