2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 34 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 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2080 mm |
