2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick LaCrosse 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 2009 Buick LaCrosse. 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, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Buick LaCrosse 2010 Land Rover Freelander
Make Buick Land Rover
Model LaCrosse Freelander
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5325 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 438 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2670 mm


 

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