2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 948 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Tacoma | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |