2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1997 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1997 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
