2003 BMW Z4 vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2003 BMW Z4 and 2003 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW Z4 (227 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 BMW Z4.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 BMW Z4 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
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2003 BMW Z4 | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | Z4 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |