2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 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 Opel Vectra. 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra 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 | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
