2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 75 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1062 kg more than 2001 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Freelander | 75 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
