2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 05-Sep (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 05-Sep 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 1130 kg more than 2009 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saab 05-Sep. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 05-Sep. (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 05-Sep. 2009 Saab 05-Sep has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Freelander | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |