2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Freelander | V70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
