2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna 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 185 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna 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. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Magna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
