2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 664 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Suzuki Swift. 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Freelander | Swift |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
