2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 425 kg more than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Freelander | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
