1998 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 912 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
| Model | Aurora | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
