2002 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Impala. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Impala. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Impala | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Impala | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
