2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 302 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 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 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo 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 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |