2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Mazda Spiano
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Spiano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Spiano would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 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 990 kg more than 2003 Mazda Spiano.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda Spiano. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Spiano. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Mazda Spiano | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | Spiano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |