2005 Fiat Multipla vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Fiat Multipla is newer by 1 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Multipla. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 Fiat Multipla. 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 2005 Fiat Multipla. 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, 2005 Fiat Multipla (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Multipla | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Multipla | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
