2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1992 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Terrano. (147 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 1992 Nissan Terrano (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Terrano 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 1992 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Terrano 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1992 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
