1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 13 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 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 11 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan. 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 2012 Dacia Logan. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
| Model | Freelander | Logan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
