2008 Lancia Musa vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Lancia Musa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lancia Musa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lancia Musa. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lancia Musa | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Musa | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
