2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 21 and 2000 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 860 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Caterham | Land Rover |
| Model | 21 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |
