2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo 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 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 44 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | Freelander | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1820 mm |
