2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1982 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Subaru Leone 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 51 more horse power than 1982 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 578 kg more than 1982 Subaru Leone. 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 1982 Subaru Leone. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1982 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Freelander | Leone |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |
