2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac Escalade 2001 Land Rover Freelander
Make Cadillac Land Rover
Model Escalade Freelander
Year Released 2009 2001
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6161 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 403 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 565 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2609 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2560 mm


 

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