2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Saab 9-2x
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 Saab 9-2x. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saab 9-2x would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2005 Saab 9-2x is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 9-2x (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 9-2x 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 1315 kg more than 2005 Saab 9-2x.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 9-2x. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 9-2x.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Saab 9-2x | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Freelander | 9-2x |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
