2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (129 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Ulysse.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Ulysse | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ulysse | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
