2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
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 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Alto 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 117 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1903 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Freelander | Alto |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |