2001 Infiniti G35 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Infiniti G35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Infiniti G35 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Infiniti G35 (257 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1122 kg more than 2001 Infiniti G35.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2001 Infiniti G35 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti G35 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
| Model | G35 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
