2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1932 kg more than 1970 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Elan |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1170 mm |