2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
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 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 Reliant Scimitar.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 1979 Reliant Scimitar 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. 1979 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Land Rover | Reliant |
Model | Freelander | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |