2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. (245 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |