2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
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 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 240 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Freelander | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
