2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 618 kg more than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Freelander | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |