2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1667 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. 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 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | Freelander | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
