2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1973 Peugeot 204
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 204 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 1973 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 750 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 204. 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 1973 Peugeot 204. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 204. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1973 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1973 Peugeot 204 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 | 1973 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Freelander | 204 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
