2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 848 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Nitro | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |