2007 Pontiac Torrent vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac Torrent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Torrent would be higher. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. 2007 Pontiac Torrent has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Torrent | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
| Model | Torrent | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
