2007 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
