2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
