2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1977 Nissan Violet

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 Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 895 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.

Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 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 Violet.

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2008 Land Rover Freelander 1977 Nissan Violet
Make Land Rover Nissan
Model Freelander Violet
Year Released 2008 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2178 cc 1397 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 74 HP
Torque 400 Nm 113 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 875 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2410 mm