2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (156 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 176 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6. 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 2008 Mazda 6. 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 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2261 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |