↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Puma (Tdci) > Comparison on Puma v FL2 performance
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
bm52



Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
Comparison on Puma v FL2 performance
Maybe a strange question but my Puma has been at the dealer for 2 weeks and they have lent me a 150 bhp FL2 and I was wondering if Stage 1 ECU map makes the Puma feel as lively as the FL?

As I say a slightly odd comparison but it will give me an idea why so many of you rave about your preferred Puma map.

Thanks BM52
Post #202456 16th Jan 2013 9:27pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ickle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1782

France 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White
we had a 08 fl2 with the 160bhp engine, it was like a rocket compared to my remapped 110 tdci.

Totally different beasts, the 110 is now a pleasure to drive loads of torque, less gear changes etc. & I'd recommend the BAS / IRB map to anyone, but I don't think you can compare the two drives.

Keith
Post #202459 16th Jan 2013 9:33pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
T1G UP



Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
Posts: 3101

England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
i had a fl2 hse auto on loan for a month whilst they fixed te 110 and i was very impressed. why they cant fit that style engine and box in a defender i;ll never know
Post #202468 16th Jan 2013 9:58pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
willy eckerslike



Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
Location: North yorks
Posts: 1789

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Keswick Green
We have the Freelander LE Sport SD4 195 BHP brilliant CAR not as versatile as the Defender but certainly a Land Rover success, had two so far and never had any problems all Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper
Post #202476 16th Jan 2013 10:17pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
DAZ110



Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 2039

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
bm52,

My 110 has a BAS remap with speed limiter removed so your welcome to drive mine to see how it goes if you want.
Post #202516 17th Jan 2013 8:45am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
strang



Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
Posts: 1380

United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
The FL2 dash looks the same as a Puma dash, so you could always pretend..... Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
Post #202560 17th Jan 2013 12:47pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
bm52



Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
Thanks for the replies. My family tell me the FL is not me and is too soft looking. My family seem to have been converted into proper Defender supporters without any real effort from me.

In summary - with a map it won't be as quick as a FL 150bhp but it will drive a lot better with improved flexibility, less gear changes and improved loaded hill climbing. Should be in a new job soon so once i've settled in it looks like i will be in the market for a map.

Thanks for the advice Thumbs Up
Daz - hope to be in touch re that test drive ASAP. BM52
Post #202586 17th Jan 2013 2:37pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
DAZ110



Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 2039

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
When ever you your ready.

You have PM
Post #202614 17th Jan 2013 4:31pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8027

 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
LR2s are either 160 or 190bhp from my understanding.

its probably better across wet grassy fields than a def too!

edited to add, have just looked it up, you are right they are 150bhp - 2.2eD4 (man), 2.2TD4 (man & auto) and 190 for 2.2 SD4(auto), 420Nm for all at 1750

sorry, was wrong.

for comparioson 140bhp LR2 is 84bhp/T where as std Def 2(110) is 63bhp/T or remaped (assume 140bhp) then 73bhp/T (or 150bhp = 78bhp/T)

i expect that is the more telling difference on driveavility with the Nm figure. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #202740 17th Jan 2013 9:09pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Japseroony



Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
Posts: 807

England 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
You have to remember the Defender is a Ford engine and the Freelander is a Peugeot engine. Also, the defender is 2.5 tones and the Freelander is lighter, has a different gearbox and drive system Thumbs Up Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.
Post #202773 17th Jan 2013 10:18pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
bm52



Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
the FL is quite quick around town and general driving but it lacks oomph on steep motorway hills with even a moderate load, if I bought one I think I would get the 190bhp version. BM52
Post #202785 17th Jan 2013 10:55pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
LandRoverAnorak



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

United Kingdom 
I'm surprised you say that. We use my wifes' TD4 to tow our large twin axle caravan and find it has plenty of grunt, although I do tend to put the gearbox in semi-auto mode and work the gears. Compared to my 110 it's faster and much more comfortable but the lighter weight does mean it's slightly more twitchy. If I'd never towed with a 110 then I probably wouldn't notice though.

The only real critisism I have of the FL is turbo lag when pulling awy from a standing start. It's ok when you're used to it but as I only drive ours sporadically, it always catches me out until I've adjusted to it Rolling Eyes Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #202849 18th Jan 2013 10:12am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8027

 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
there is only 100kg or so in the weight of a 110 vs LR2. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #202854 18th Jan 2013 10:24am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums