2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego 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 22 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 390 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego. 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 1980 Renault Fuego. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Fuego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |