2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V is newer by 9 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (148 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda CR-V. 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, 2011 Honda CR-V (350 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2011 Honda CR-V 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. 2011 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Freelander | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2619 mm |
