2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Rover 45
To start off, 2006 Rover 45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Rover 45. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 45.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 45. 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Rover 45 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Freelander | 45 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |