2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1196 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Freelander | 405 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3190 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |