2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 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 65 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 550 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | 323 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
