2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Fiat Doblo.

Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Doblo 2008 Land Rover Freelander
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model Doblo Freelander
Year Released 2001 2008
Body Type Panel Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1246 cc 3192 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 64 HP 0 HP
Torque 102 Nm 317 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2670 mm


 

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