2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 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 (240 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
