2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 256 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Riley 4. 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 (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Riley |
Model | Freelander | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |