2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1992 Opel Vectra
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 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Vectra (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Vectra weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Vectra (281 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1992 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
