2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 299 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Express | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2560 mm |
