2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 25 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 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Freelander | Cayman |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |