2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1985 Proton Saloon
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Proton Saloon 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 51 more horse power than 1985 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Freelander | 1985 Proton Saloon | |
Make | Land Rover | Proton |
Model | Freelander | Saloon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |