2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1999 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Tata Safari 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 23 more horse power than 1999 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 668 kg more than 1999 Tata Safari. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1999 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tata |
| Model | Freelander | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
