2001 Nissan Fusion vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Fusion would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 651 kg more than 2001 Nissan Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.

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