2011 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 Lexus IS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Freelander | IS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |