2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 20 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 22 more horse power than 1976 Renault 20. (97 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 144 kg more than 1976 Renault 20. 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 1976 Renault 20. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 20. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 20. 1976 Renault 20 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1976 Renault 20 | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | 20 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |