2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Citroen C8
To start off, 2008 Citroen C8 is newer by 7 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C8. 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Freelander | C8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
