2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Liana 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 8 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Liana. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Liana. 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 Suzuki Liana. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Liana. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Liana. 2003 Suzuki Liana has automatic transmission and 2002 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | Liana |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |