2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Freelander | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |