2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 2 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 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 105 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Magna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
