2000 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 961 kg more than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2000 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2000 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Land Rover | GMC |
Model | Freelander | Savana |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3429 mm |