2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback 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 | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Freelander | Outback |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
