2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Durango | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1819 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2670 mm |
