2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2006 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 4 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 2,298 cc, 2006 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda CX-7. 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, 2006 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2006 Mazda CX-7 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. 2006 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2298 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 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 |