2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Subaru Leone 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 29 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 334 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Freelander | Leone |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |