2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 2,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. (68 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 220 kg more than 2002 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (177 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Freelander | Jeep |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |