2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 750 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
