2000 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2000 Land Rover Freelander and 2000 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Peugeot 306. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 306. 2000 Peugeot 306 has automatic transmission and 2000 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2000 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Peugeot 306 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Freelander | 306 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
