2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2009 Renault Twingo 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 345 kg more than 2009 Renault Twingo. 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 Renault Twingo. 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 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
