2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Seat 131
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 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 131 (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 131 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 395 kg more than 1979 Seat 131.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Seat 131. 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Freelander | 131 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |