2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Freelander | Accent |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
