2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Nissan 370Z 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. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | 370Z |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 332 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |