1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1982 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Astra 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 65 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 445 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. 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 1982 Vauxhall Astra. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. 1982 Vauxhall Astra has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1982 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | Freelander | Astra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |