2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1994 Opel Calibra
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 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 2,178 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 580 kg more than 1994 Opel Calibra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Opel Calibra. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Calibra. 1994 Opel Calibra 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. 1994 Opel Calibra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1994 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
