2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 820 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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 1958 Lotus Elite. 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 (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Freelander | Elite |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |
