2009 Subaru Outback vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (215 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Outback | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
| Model | Outback | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
