2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2001 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Magna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
