1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1988 Holden Barina
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Barina 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 30 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 795 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. 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 1988 Holden Barina. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina. 1988 Holden Barina 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. 1988 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1988 Holden Barina | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Freelander | Barina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2250 mm |