2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada
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 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada 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 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Verada 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 | 2002 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Verada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
