2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1978 Volkswagen Passat
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 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. 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 (240 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1978 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
