2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 72 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 2012 Toyota Camry. 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Toyota Camry 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. 2012 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | Camry |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2776 mm |