2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Freelander | Accord |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |