2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 420 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
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 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
