2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 4 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra 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 355 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Vectra. 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Vectra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1909 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |