2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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 Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand 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 1263 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Freelander | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2491 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 | 401 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
