2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1984 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Patrol. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Patrol 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 | 1984 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |
