2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia 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 760 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |