2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Alto 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 1,796 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 58 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 589 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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 Suzuki Alto. 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 Suzuki Alto (178 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Alto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 2005 Suzuki Alto 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. 2005 Suzuki Alto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | Alto |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |