2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1523 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Freelander | Neon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
