2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Suzuki SX
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki SX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki SX would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki SX (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki SX should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki SX weights approximately 136 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 2001 Suzuki SX. 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 (165 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki SX. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki SX. 2001 Suzuki SX 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. 2001 Suzuki SX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Suzuki SX | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | SX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1536 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |