2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Outlander | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
