2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2009 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Freelander | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
