2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
| Model | Aurora | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| 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 | 5070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
