2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Subaru DL
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 Subaru DL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru DL would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru DL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 580 kg more than 1979 Subaru DL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Subaru DL. 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 (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Subaru DL | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Freelander | DL |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |