2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 8 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. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 186 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 2011 Mazda CX-7. 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, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. 2011 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2003 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2003 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4681 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1646 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2751 mm |