2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Nissan X-Trail
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 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 50 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
