2004 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1513 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Elantra | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
