2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 5 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 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (438 HP) has 264 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Lexus LS (522 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Lexus LS 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 | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Freelander | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 438 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 84 L |
