2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Skoda Superb
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 Skoda Superb. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Superb would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Superb. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Superb weights approximately 87 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Skoda Superb. 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, 2001 Skoda Superb (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Superb 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 | 2001 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
| Model | Freelander | Superb |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
