1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP) has 426 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | Vantage | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
