2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1967 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1967 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley Kestrel.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Riley Kestrel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1967 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Riley |
| Model | Freelander | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 25 L |
