1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass (250 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Freelander | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
