2001 Holden Zafira vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 612 kg more than 2001 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden Zafira has manual transmission. 2001 Holden Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Zafira | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Zafira | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
