2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Volvo C70
To start off, 2005 Volvo C70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,383 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo C70 (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo C70 weights approximately 261 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2005 Volvo C70 (341 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2005 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2002 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Freelander | C70 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1661 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |