2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota MR2. 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Freelander | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | MR2 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |