2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 586 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Freelander | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 77 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |
