2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Mazda 2
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 2 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 51 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 319 kg more than 2003 Mazda 2. 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 2003 Mazda 2. 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, 2003 Mazda 2 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 2 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 | 2003 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | 2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
