2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 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 84 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 685 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. 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 1978 Renault 4. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | 4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 72 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
