2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette 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 72 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 646 kg more than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 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 1990 Nissan Vanette. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Vanette 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 | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Vanette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2080 mm |