2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 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 67 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Simca |
| Model | Freelander | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
