2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1967 Saab Sonett
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Saab Sonett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Saab Sonett would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Saab Sonett. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1967 Saab Sonett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 620 kg more than 1967 Saab Sonett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Saab Sonett. 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Saab Sonett. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Saab Sonett.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1967 Saab Sonett | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Freelander | Sonett |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2160 mm |