2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 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 360 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |