2012 Toyota Yaris vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris. 2012 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Yaris | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Yaris | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
