2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2007 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 2 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Mazda CX-9 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. 2007 Mazda CX-9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | CX-9 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |