2000 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Punto | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
