2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Mitsubishi SUW
To start off, both 2001 Land Rover Freelander and 2001 Mitsubishi SUW were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi SUW weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Mitsubishi SUW | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | SUW |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1097 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1905 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
