2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Peugeot 508
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 508 is newer by 11 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 508 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 508 (201 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 508 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 508. 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, 2012 Peugeot 508 (338 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2012 Peugeot 508 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Peugeot 508 has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Peugeot 508 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Peugeot 508 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Freelander | 508 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1853 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2817 mm |
