2003 Peugeot 106 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 106 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 106. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1928 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 106. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 106 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
| Model | 106 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
