2011 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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.
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2011 Land Rover Freelander | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Freelander | Firebird |
Year Released | 2011 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3191 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |