1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline 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 4 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 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 1984 Nissan Skyline. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Skyline |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |