2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, both 2001 Land Rover Freelander and 2001 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. 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 (240 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire. (210 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Sunfire.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Land Rover Freelander 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
Make Land Rover Pontiac
Model Freelander Sunfire
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2501 cc 2399 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 148 HP
Torque 240 Nm 210 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2650 mm


 

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