2001 Fiat Ecobasic vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Ecobasic would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (60 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1876 kg more than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (163 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Ecobasic | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Ecobasic | Freelander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4510 mm |