2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | 15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
