2001 GMC Sonoma vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2001 GMC Sonoma and 2001 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Sonoma (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 GMC Sonoma.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Sonoma. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2001 GMC Sonoma has manual transmission. 2001 GMC Sonoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Sonoma | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Sonoma | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
