2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor 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 62 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 Morris Minor. 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 1971 Morris Minor. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Freelander | 1971 Morris Minor | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | Freelander | Minor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |