2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra is newer by 6 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 30 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 414 kg more than 2010 Nissan Micra. 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 2010 Nissan Micra. 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, 2010 Nissan Micra (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Micra 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 | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Micra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
