2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Lotus Elise

To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 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 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 701 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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 2007 Lotus Elise. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Land Rover Freelander 2007 Lotus Elise
Make Land Rover Lotus
Model Freelander Elise
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type SUV Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2491 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 174 HP 120 HP
Torque 240 Nm 169 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 89.3 mm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1582 kg 881 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 32 L


 

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