1994 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1824 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Rover 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (90 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1113 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 884 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
