2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Freelander and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 253 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (225 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
