2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 330 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 2004 Maserati Spyder. 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, 2004 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Spyder 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 | 2004 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Freelander | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
