2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 870 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
