2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1583 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Simca 2 Litres. 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. 1980 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Land Rover Freelander | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Land Rover | Simca |
Model | Freelander | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2012 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |