2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 3 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 202 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 2005 Holden Monaro. 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, 2005 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Monaro | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
