2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 886 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2003 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2003 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
