2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 11 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X1 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2013 BMW X1 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. 2013 BMW X1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 BMW X1 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Freelander | X1 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4484 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2044 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |