2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2010 Renault Scenic 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Scenic (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Renault Scenic.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Scenic. 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 Renault Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Scenic 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 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |
