1995 Volvo 850 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 850 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 65 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volvo 850. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1995 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1995 Volvo 850 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:
| 1995 Volvo 850 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | 850 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
