2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1998 Zagato Zuma
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Zagato Zuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Zagato Zuma would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Zagato Zuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Zagato Zuma. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Zagato Zuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 354 kg more than 1998 Zagato Zuma. 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 1998 Zagato Zuma. 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, 1998 Zagato Zuma (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Zagato Zuma 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 | 1998 Zagato Zuma | |
| Make | Land Rover | Zagato |
| Model | Freelander | Zuma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
