2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1966 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Steyr 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1966 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Freelander | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Land Rover | Steyr |
Model | Freelander | 500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1850 mm |