1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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 (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1848 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1999 Daihatsu Naked has manual transmission. 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Naked | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
