2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (151 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2009 Mazda 5. 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 2009 Mazda 5. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |