2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 200 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200 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 195 kg more than 1997 Rover 200.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Rover 200. 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, 1997 Rover 200 (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1997 Rover 200 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Freelander | 200 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |