1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Volvo 120. 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Freelander | 120 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
