2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. 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 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Freelander | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
