2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ducato is newer by 10 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 14 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 620 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ducato. 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 2011 Fiat Ducato. 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, 2011 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Freelander | Ducato |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3460 mm |