2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 7 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2329 mm |
