2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
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 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 3,827 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero 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 568 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero.
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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero 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. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Montero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
