2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla 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 615 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, both vehicles can yield 260 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
