2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 9 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan NP300 (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 42 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 2010 Nissan NP300. 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 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 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
