2006 Rover 75 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1258 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.

Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Rover 75 2012 Land Rover Freelander
Make Rover Land Rover
Model 75 Freelander
Year Released 2006 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 158 HP
Torque 215 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.3 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 210 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 16.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 68 L


 

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