2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | MiTo | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |