2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1986 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Suzuki Swift 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 16 more horse power than 1986 Suzuki Swift. (102 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1986 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 650 kg more than 1986 Suzuki Swift. 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 1986 Suzuki Swift. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Swift. (108 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1986 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | Swift |
Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2250 mm |