2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,190 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 105 more horse power than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3190 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |