2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2009 Opel Tigra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. Both 2003 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Opel Tigra are equipped with a 1,795 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Tigra (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Tigra 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 240 kg more than 2009 Opel Tigra.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Tigra. 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, both vehicles can yield 165 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
