1999 Morgan 4 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1752 kg more than 1999 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan 4 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Morgan | Land Rover |
| Model | 4 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
