2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 314 kg more than 2001 Renault Megane. 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 2001 Renault Megane. 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 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Megane |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |