2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1111 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Freelander | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
