2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Suburban | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2755 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2560 mm |
