2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 110 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 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. 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, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 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. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | Freelander | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
