2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1990 Renault 25
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 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 25 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Renault 25. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 Renault 25. 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 Renault 25. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 25. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1990 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | 25 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
