2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana 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 @ 6300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 700 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. 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 1986 Nissan Santana. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Santana |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |