1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1998 Proton Perdana
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 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Proton Perdana would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Proton Perdana (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Proton Perdana 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 155 kg more than 1998 Proton Perdana.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Proton Perdana. 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 Proton Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 1998 Proton Perdana 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 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1998 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Land Rover | Proton |
Model | Freelander | Perdana |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |