2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 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 15 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. 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 1985 Mazda 323. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 323 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |