2000 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 650 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Land Rover Freelander | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Seven |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |