2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. Both 2005 Land Rover Freelander and 1990 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 505. 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 1990 Peugeot 505. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Freelander | 505 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
