2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
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 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 300 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | 300 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |