2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 340 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 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 1982 Nissan Prairie. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1982 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Prairie |
Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |