2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Riviera | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Riviera | Freelander |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |