2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Dodge Charger (339 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Charger | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
