1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Freelander | V50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2639 mm |
