2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 480 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |