2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Freelander | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
