2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Freelander | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
