2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 299 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Laurel |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |