1991 Rover 820 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 820. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 820 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Rover 820. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 820.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Rover 820. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 820. (215 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 820. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1991 Rover 820 has manual transmission. 1991 Rover 820 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 820 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | 820 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
