2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1975 Avanti Avanti.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Land Rover | Avanti |
| Model | Freelander | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
