2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Suzuki Vitara
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 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Vitara (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Vitara 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 1393 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Vitara.
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 (400 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |