2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima 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 1178 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Altima. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Altima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |