2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1978 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Iltis would be higher. At 2,179 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 470 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis.
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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. (136 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1978 Volkswagen Iltis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Iltis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
