2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1868 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | Freelander | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
