2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
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 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 700 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | Freelander | Chevette |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |