2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
