2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 46 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Nitro | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
