2011 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS 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 771 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Freelander | IS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3190 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
