1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 224 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Cube |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
