2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Freelander | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
