2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
