1997 Fiat Brava vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Brava. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Fiat Brava. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Brava | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Brava | Freelander |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |