2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Piranha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. 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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (203 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Piranha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2000 Pontiac Piranha has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Piranha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Freelander | Piranha |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |