2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano 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 823 kg more than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Murano. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (360 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
