2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravan | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
