2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 64 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Freelander | 405 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
