2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,774 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Cherokee | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
