2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 144 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. 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 1989 Volvo 740. 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, 1989 Volvo 740 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 740 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 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Freelander | 740 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |