2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige 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 2002 Lotus Exige. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |