2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 404 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Spider |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |