2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 299 kg more than 1988 Renault 21. 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 1988 Renault 21. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1988 Renault 21 | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | 21 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |