2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, 2004 Mazda 3 is newer by 3 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 3. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 469 kg more than 2004 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 3. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 3. 2004 Mazda 3 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. 2004 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 3 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |