2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 407 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 407 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 476 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 407.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 407. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 407. (220 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 407. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2009 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Freelander | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
