2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 591 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
