2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (37 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 879 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. 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 1970 Honda Z. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (45 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z. 1970 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Honda Z | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Freelander | Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2010 mm |