2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 447 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
