2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1200S 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 33 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 549 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S. 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 1971 Simca 1200S. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Land Rover | Simca |
Model | Freelander | 1200S |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |