2001 BMW X Coupe vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X Coupe would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW X Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X Coupe (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X Coupe weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 BMW X Coupe (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2001 BMW X Coupe has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW X Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X Coupe | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X Coupe | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
