2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1999 Nissan XVL
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan XVL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan XVL would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan XVL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan XVL (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan XVL 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 144 kg more than 1999 Nissan XVL.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan XVL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1999 Nissan XVL (310 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan XVL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 1999 Nissan XVL has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan XVL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1999 Nissan XVL | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | XVL |
Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1260 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |