2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 50 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 1959 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, 1959 Rover P4 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Freelander | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
