2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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 54 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 489 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. 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 2005 Mazda Etude. 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 (240 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | Etude |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1093 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |