2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 104 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505. 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 1984 Peugeot 505. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Freelander | 505 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
