2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 8 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 108 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Cube. 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, 2010 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Cube |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
