2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 75 kg more than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Saturn Vue. 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 Saturn Vue (337 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
| Model | Freelander | Vue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
