1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1908 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Abarth Stola | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
Model | Stola | Freelander |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1930 mm |