2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Extreme. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Lotus | Land Rover |
Model | Extreme | Freelander |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 2179 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 420 Nm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |