2004 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar X-Type (193 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 184 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jaguar X-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Jaguar X-Type (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar X-Type | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | X-Type | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
