2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 70 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 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
