2008 Chevrolet Epica vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Epica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Epica would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Epica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. 2008 Chevrolet Epica has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Epica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Epica | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Epica | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |