1993 Volkswagen Caravelle vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. (67 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle.

Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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