1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 543 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.

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1956 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Land Rover Freelander
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model Corvette Freelander
Year Released 1956 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4638 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 245 HP 0 HP
Torque 393 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 98.5 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 16.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1227 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 68 L