2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 5 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 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 2006 Renault Espace. 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, 2006 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2006 Renault Espace 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. 2006 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Espace |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |