2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 706 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Freelander | Galant |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |