2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 310 kg more than 1956 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1956 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1956 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
