1996 Hyundai Elantra vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Elantra (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 167 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1996 Hyundai Elantra (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 1996 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Hyundai Elantra | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Elantra | Freelander |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1233 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |