2002 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C5 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 155 kg more than 2002 Citroen C5.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C5. 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C5. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C5 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:
| 2002 Citroen C5 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C5 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
