2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | Freelander | Monaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |