2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Colorado | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
