2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ 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 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 24 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 544 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. 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 2009 Toyota iQ. 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 (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | iQ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2000 mm |
