2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 360 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | 190 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |