2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1981 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Horizon 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 112 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1981 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Freelander | Horizon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 115 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |