2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
