2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Freelander | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
