1989 Dodge Shadow vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Shadow would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1989 Dodge Shadow.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Dodge Shadow. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Shadow. (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Shadow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Shadow | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Shadow | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
