2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute 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 130 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda Tribute. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
