2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 560 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Punto | Freelander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |