2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 3 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Insignia. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia. 2012 Opel Insignia 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. 2012 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2737 mm |
