2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Senator 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 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Senator |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 44 L |