2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius 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 98 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Toyota Prius. 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 Toyota Prius. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | Prius |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |