2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 119 kg more than 1977 Opel Commodore.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Opel Commodore. 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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
