2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Crown |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
