2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora 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 1250 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Evora. 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, 2011 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora 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 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |