1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3

To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Land Rover Freelander 2010 Land Rover LR3
Make Land Rover Land Rover
Model Freelander LR3
Year Released 1999 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 97 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 316 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors


 

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