2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 370 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |