2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V.
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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | CR-V | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
