I have a Raptor 60 with the OS70 engine while I can not comment on the Freya I do Like the Raptor. I have up graded mine with excel paddles rear mount tail servo. The roll rate did improve with the new paddles but the elevator is kinda sensitive. I think your question is excellent but I always find the same responses when people ask which helio, aircraft or car is better. Is a chevy better then a ford or is a ford better then a chevy. It's personal preferences. I believe all of the 60 size helios are made well. The rule of thumb is the more you spend the more you get. So your dilemma is which one is right for You. If your a proficient helio pilot I would suggest a higher end machine. If your learning I disagree that a raptor is a throw away machine. The plastic while maybe not Freya or Ergo quality will provide you with many trouble free flights and It is a simple helio to build and set up. This is just my 2cents. Which does not go as far as 2cents did 100 years ago.