2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2006 Saab 9-7X 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 4,195 cc, 2006 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 9-7X (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 9-7X weights approximately 130 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, 2006 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2006 Saab 9-7X 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. 2006 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Freelander | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4195 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |
