2000 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 400. 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, 1996 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Rover 400 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Freelander | 400 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |