2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
