2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna 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 75 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
