2000 Volkswagen Hac 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 Volkswagen Hac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Hac 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 (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 745 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. 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 (400 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (310 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Hac.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Volkswagen Hac | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
Model | Hac | Freelander |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2179 cc |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 2076 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |