2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 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 7 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. 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 2004 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Laguna |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |