2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
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 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman 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 1293 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Cayman. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Freelander | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
