2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra 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 176 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Opel Vectra. 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (230 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
