2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 MG ZR
To start off, 2006 MG ZR is newer by 2 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. Both 2004 Land Rover Freelander and 2006 MG ZR are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 MG ZR (159 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG ZR should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 219 kg more than 2006 MG ZR.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 MG ZR. 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, 2006 MG ZR (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 MG ZR 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 | 2006 MG ZR | |
| Make | Land Rover | MG |
| Model | Freelander | ZR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
