2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Mazda 2
To start off, 2003 Mazda 2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 2. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda 2. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | 2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
