2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Saturn L
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Saturn L would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 66 kg more than 2002 Saturn L.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Saturn L. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2002 Saturn L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 2002 Saturn L has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Saturn L will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Saturn L | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
| Model | Freelander | L |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
