2003 Hyundai Accent vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1673 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2003 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2003 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Hyundai Accent 2010 Land Rover Freelander
Make Hyundai Land Rover
Model Accent Freelander
Year Released 2003 2010
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1340 cc 3191 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 229 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 116 Nm 317 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 71.5 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.8:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 70 L


 

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