2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 18 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1568 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |