2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (280 HP) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1385 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.
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 Patrol (399 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Nissan Patrol 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. 2010 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3075 mm |
