2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Freelander | Discovery |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |