1966 Audi Variant vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Audi Variant would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Audi Variant. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1966 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 485 kg more than 1966 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Audi Variant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Audi Variant. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Audi Variant | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Variant | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
