1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 725 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |