2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 406 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 24 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1308 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 406. 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 2004 Peugeot 406. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406. 2004 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Freelander | 406 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |