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 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
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 | 2489 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 212 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
