2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
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 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 992 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Reliant Bug. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Land Rover | Reliant |
| Model | Freelander | Bug |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1960 mm |
