1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. Both 1999 Land Rover Freelander and 1996 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Laurel. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel. 1996 Nissan Laurel 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. 1996 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Laurel |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |