2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1994 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sentra 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 132 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Sentra. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 759 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sentra. 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 1994 Nissan Sentra. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sentra. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sentra. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Sentra 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1994 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |