1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 958 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Trans Sport | Freelander |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |