2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 719 kg more than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1985 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta 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 | 1985 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |
