2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Reno is newer by 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Reno (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Reno 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 335 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Reno.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Suzuki Reno. 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, 2007 Suzuki Reno (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Reno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Suzuki Reno 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. 2007 Suzuki Reno will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Suzuki Reno | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | Reno |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |