2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2004 Hyundai Sonata (241 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Sonata | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
